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AEM: Q1 U.S. construction machinery exports dip
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says U.S. Department of Commerce data show total U.S. construction machinery exports for first quarter of 2014 totaled $4.292 billion compared with $5.287 billion in the first quarter of 2013, an 18.8 percent decrease.… Keep Reading
Volvo loading, hauling equipment debuts in Florida
Volvo Construction Equipment debuted a wheel loader, an excavator and an articulated haul truck to the North American market June 10 during a press event at dealer Flagler Construction Equipment in Tampa, Fla. The models on display were an… Keep Reading
Honeywell website creates customized hard hats in 4 steps
Honeywell launched Build Your Own Hat, a Web-based application that lets safety managers customize their company’s hard hats in four steps. Users are asked to select the style of hat, choose a color, specify a suspension and upload a logo… Keep Reading
Natural Resource Partners president, COO to retire
Natural Resource Partners LP (NRP), a company in the business of owning and managing mineral reserve properties, says President and Chief Operating Officer Nick Carter will retire Sept. 1. Succeeding him as president will be Executive Vice President Wyatt L.… Keep Reading
NSSGA gives OSHA additional info on proposed silica rule
NSSGA filed additional information and data with OSHA following the agency’s public hearings in March and April on a proposed respirable crystalline silica rule. OSHA’s proposed rule includes a new exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica and details widely used methods… Keep Reading
Hillhead announces live demo lineup
More than 80 machines will be part of a live demonstration area at this year's Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, which will take place June 24-26 at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, England. The event, which showcases equipment for the quarrying, recycling… Keep Reading
Frac sand conference slated for August
The third annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference will take place August 21 and 22 in San Antonio, Texas. The Petroleum Connection, which presents the event, says the growing demand for silica sand and proppants has caused supply constraints… Keep Reading
No consensus yet on highway funding proposals, NSSGA says
It appears Congress is aware that action must be taken to shore up the Highway Trust Fund. Several Congressional members have proposed solutions, NSSGA says, but getting them to agree on one proves elusive. NSSGA says recent estimates show the… Keep Reading
FMI cautiously optimistic on construction growth
FMI says e-commerce is affecting construction growth, according to its latest construction outlook. The company’s Construction Outlook Report Q2 2014 shows cautiously optimistic growth, as the forecast has been lowered a percent since the Q1 2014 report. FMI now predicts… Keep Reading
